Let's face it, life can be stressful. And what better way to alleviate some of that stress than by spending a few hours (or days) at a relaxing spa? Better yet, why not go to one that offers some of the most luxurious amenities in the world? From state-of-the art cryogenic chambers and stem cell treatments to 24K-gold facials and Cabernet body scrubs, spas are redefining what it means to revitalize the body and mind. AD rounds up the nine spas from around the world offering the most decadent treatments.

Sereno Spa Park Hyatt Goa (South Goa, India)

Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic and yogic healing traditions, mystical philosophies of old-world India, and contemporary treatment practices, this tranquil spa is located within the award-winning Park Hyatt Resort. In addition to its treatments, the spa—and hotel—is known for its expansive, beachfront gardens and glistening lagoons; hyatt.com

The Charles Spa at The Charles Hotel (Munich, Germany)

Currently, this luxe German spa is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by offering a gold-infused treatment package that includes a full body massage with 23.75 carat Royal Luxury Gold Oil and a facial treatment with cell lift serum and beaten gold. Additionally, the Charles Spa is home to the longest indoor pool in Munich; roccofortehotels.com

Les Sources De Caudalie (Martillac, France)

This expansive complex, which was built using recycled local materials, is surrounded by the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. Wine and grapes therefore inspire spa’s treatment offerings, which include barrel baths, a Crushed Cabernet Scrub, a Vinosource facial treatment, and red vine baths. sources-caudalie.com/

Royal Mansour Spa (Marrakesh, Morocco)

This five-star Moroccan retreat is known for both its impeccable service and opulent architecture that includes luxuriant private riads accessed through private underground passageways. The spa’s signature treatment is a bathing ritual known as the hammam. This entails a warm water bath, steam treatment, cold plunge, and full body scrub; royalmansour.com

The Oriental Spa at the Mandarin Oriental (Bangkok, Thailand)

All treatments at this spa begin with a short boat ride, as the spa is located across the river from the hotel. Guests are met with a cup of tea and consultation, before beginning their treatments, which can range from a jetlag-lifting massage to a rose-infused cleansing facial; mandarinoriental.com

Schloss Elmau (Krün, Germany)

Located within a pristine, protected valley of the Bavarian Alps, this five-star hotel and spa is located 60 miles south of Munich. The campus includes six separate spas for adults and families. Spa offerings range from body treatments and hydrotherapy to Tai Chi and meditation; schloss-elmau.de/en/

Clinique la Prairie (Clarens, Switzerland)

The only medical retreat on our list, the famous Clinique la Prairie spa is located on the shores of Lake Geneva and specializes in targeted rejuvenation packages, including Stop Smoking, Better Sleep, Beauty, and Weight Management programs. The spa also offers traditional spa services in addition to a range of medical treatments; laprairie.ch/

Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo, Monaco)

Specializing in seawater and manual relaxation therapies, this elegant, four-story spa complex is one of Grace Kelly’s former hangouts. Among the spa’s many opulent service offerings is the Gold and Champaign retreat, which entails a gold-infused scrub and collagen body wrap. It’s also the only spa in Europe with a Cryotherapy Complex; thermesmarinsmontecarlo.com/

Veronica Skin & Body Care Center (Malibu, California)

Celebrity clients like Cher frequent this one-stop wellness shop, which offers high-end services like the UMO 24 karat gold facial, diamond peel, and stem cell facial. Also on site is a yoga and Tai Chi studio; veronicaskincare.com/

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